National Network for District Authorizing (NN4DA)
The National Network for District Authorizing (NN4DA, or “the Network”) supports state-level initiatives that strengthen the charter school authorizing practices of school districts. The Network has four state association members and six states exploring joining the network as Incubating State Partners.
Current NN4DA members include:
- California Charter Authorizing Professionals (CCAP)
- Colorado Association of Charter School Authorizers (CACSA)
- Florida Association of Charter School Authorizers (FACSA)
- Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools (WRCCS)
Incubating State Partners include:
The NN4DA is actively recruiting additional state partners and has financial resources to support work in new states through a National Dissemination Grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Charter School Program. The Network is led by a Governing Council made of leaders from its member organizations.
Our Work and Purpose
Our State Partners
State partners strengthen charter school authorizing by supporting districts—and in some states, educational service agencies—through practical tools, peer convenings, and strategic partnerships.
They provide direct technical assistance, connect authorizers to peer networks, and lead targeted efforts to ensure all students, including those with disabilities and English learners, are effectively served.
Through the Network, states collaborate, share learning, and advance high-quality authorizing nationwide.
The Role of School District Authorizers
School districts serve as the primary charter school authorizers nationwide, overseeing a significant share of charter schools.
In this role, districts balance autonomy and accountability—ensuring charter schools meet high standards while strengthening a cohesive public education system that serves all students. Through effective authorizing, districts help align charter schools with community priorities and advance quality across the broader public school landscape.